The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1, NIV)
“And I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, and he will pursue them. But I will gain glory for myself through Pharaoh and all his army, and the Egyptians will know that I am the LORD.” (Exodus 14:4, NIV)
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory. (2 Corinthians 4:17, NKJV)
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. (1 Corinthians 16:13, NIV)
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV)
The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace and remain at rest. (Exodus 14:14, AMPC)
Romans 8:26-28
A common hindrance to our prayer life is a lack of perseverance. Many Christians feel that once they’ve prayed for something, the answer should immediately be forthcoming. But God is not a bellhop, waiting to give us what we want the moment we petition Him. Imagine if the Lord instantly provided whatever we request—we might not develop virtues like patience, trust, and dependence upon Him.
Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. (Proverbs 1:5, ESV)
When Mordecai left the king’s presence, he was wearing royal garments of blue and white, a large crown of gold and a purple robe of fine linen. (Esther 8:15, NIV)
Some time later the brook dried up because there had been no rain in the land. (1 Kings 17:7, NIV)